Ford Sierra Sapphire Chasseur (1991)
1991 Ford Sierra Sapphire Chasseur
CarHunch is tracking 1,154 1991 Ford Sierra Sapphire Chasseur vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
This 1991 Ford Sierra Sapphire Chasseur is in serious trouble: just 20% of these cars pass their MOT first time, against the UK average of 80%, and petrol versions aren't passing at all. No vehicles in this cohort have recorded dangerous defects, which is the only bright spot, but the data itself raises red flags about data quality or survivorship bias—a 33-year-old car with zero average failures or advisories across 1,154 examples is almost impossible to believe.
The average mileage of 47,500 miles suggests these are either exceptionally low-mileage examples or the sample is skewed toward garage finds rather than regular drivers. If you're genuinely considering one of these cars, treat the MOT statistics as unreliable and instead commission a full pre-purchase inspection from a specialist who knows 1990s Fords, because the aggregated numbers here don't tell you what you actually need to know about rust, electrics, or engine condition.
We have 1,154 1991 Ford Sierra Sapphire Chasseur vehicles on record but don't have enough MOT test data to show reliable statistics for this cohort.
What to check before buying a 1991 Ford Sierra Sapphire Chasseur
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (100%) | 1,149 | 0% | 0 |
| Other (0%) | 3 | 85% | 1 |
| Diesel (0%) | 2 | 0% | 0 |
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